Zico releases 3rd track "Sam" from upcoming mixtape "Zico on the Block 1.5"

Zico of Block B releases 3rd track "Sam" from upcoming mixtape "Zico on the Block 1.5."

With Block B's comeback coming up in the next few weeks, Zico who has also been pretty MIA in the group's prior activities surprised fans when he presented the news of his mixtape release. 

Having released "Battle Royal" and "I'll Do Better Next Time," I'm always impressed by Zico but this track won me over completely. It also seems that comparing the three tracks, his mixtape seems to take a more diverse approach into his music spectrum which wasn't really shown in his first mixtape. Either way, it's good to see that despite being an idol, he's still sticking to his roots. 

Enjoy the song and check out the lyrics below.

You think I won’t know?

I already know all of your feelings

Even the spotlight you obtained after much difficulty, you explode in inferiority because you’re still hidden by my shadow

Just say you’re jealous and I’ll give you a pat

If the protagonist is Zico, then you play the role of the follower

If you don’t like it, then play as an extra. I have a feeling you’ll suit the role well

I have reggae hair; I’m the predator and you’re the alien

It’s heavy, right? The pressure of my rise

I’m the in-law of everyone, and everyone’s envious of me

A few cases into mainstream and one mixtape

The word is already spread throughout all areas

This is not a fiction, but solely one’s bragging

Try to catch up to me, human. Bboo rrrrrrr

You’re probably so annoyed and it’s probably faster for you to accept it

The rap star is coming through so make way, honk honk

At 19, I was a main producer

I only flaunt through my rap and I don’t behave disgracefully

After a killer schedule, I head right for the studio

Your surroundings are quiet while mine is full of noise

“Who’s the ruler?”

Your insides are churning, right?

You try to act like you’re not nervous but you keep clearing your throat

You get worked up trying to win against me

But it’s far from over like Drizzy

Provoking, right? That’s the question you ask before writing up an anti-reply

With all of your efforts, you’re far ahead to put me to shame

Cock sucker, with that kind of method and behavior, you’re trying to make a weapon out of an uncomfortable rap like that?

I honestly just cracked up just now

At times, it’s a little tiring

I don’t know how to place myself underneath the attention that’s hotter than the tropics

“Failure is prohibited”

It's gonna right it's gonna be OK

Source: Hiphopplaya

 

Fame-J throws his last "Pride" with a bunch of featurings

Pretty sure all of the Block B and KPOP fans have jumped on the song already but I thought I'd write up on it that this is almost as bad as the time Scotch VIP had a song that featured five artists, six including himself and the song was four minutes long. Well, this is potentially worse because this song 'Pride' from Fame-J is five minutes long.

The song is fairly cliche fitting with the theme of how hip hop is life and how these artists threw down their pride for it and so does Fame-J when he has artists Zico, Okasian, New Champ, San-E, and Jo Hyuna of Urban Zakapa feature for the track 'Pride.' First off, great marketing tactics featuring all three rappers who were crowned Rookie of the Year for 2011 for Hiphopplaya. Not only that, San-E's always known to shine in featuring for tracks (but not his own tracks sadly enough) and so does Jo Hyuna, rising as one of the top female vocals in the Korean hip hop industry. However, I can't help but think the song is subtly similar to the song 'Hard Out Here for a Pimp' from the movie 'Hustle & Flow.' Of course aside from the English and being more toned down than 'Pride,' it gives out a similar vibe with nearly similar female vocalists.

Aside from that, Fame-J uses the cheesy horn sound that every damn producer has used before and the beat sounds like any generic hip hop song. Other than that, the flow of the rappers' transitions were smooth up until San-E threw down the 'N' word.

Too much disappointment but hey, I'm probably the only person complaining seeing the comments on the video being "ZICO OPPA IS THE BEST" lulz.